Understanding the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment

What is the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment?

The Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment is an online tool which enables suppliers to engage with the NHS on their sustainability journey and understand how to align with the NHS net zero and sustainability ambitions, including those set out in the NHS net zero supplier roadmap.

(Source: NHS England). 

What are the benefits for Mi Hub t/a Alexandra of completing the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment?

• Benchmark against current and future NHS priorities - Mi Hub t/a Alexandra can see how our ESG strategy aligns to the NHS's long-term sustainability priorities.

• Streamlined communication with the NHS - Mi Hub t/a Alexandra can utilise a standardised method to convey our ESG information to all NHS buyers.

• Facilitates sustainability objectives – Mi Hub t/a Alexandra can leverage the assessment to guide our internal planning and decision-making, including the development of business cases for ESG investment or the establishment of global targets.

What are the benefits of the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment for NHS organisations?

• Enhanced comprehension of the supply chain – Offers data that can enhance the trust and understanding of the supply chain's advancements towards sustainability objectives for both trust and integrated care board (ICB).

• Unified communication with suppliers – Establishes a central repository for supplier sustainability information, complete with maturity scoring in harmony with NHS Net Zero and broader sustainability goals.

• Aids in contract management – Furnishes information for guiding discussions on contract management with suppliers, promoting alignment with NHS sustainability priorities. This is particularly relevant in cases where emissions reductions are integral to key performance indicators (KPIs).

For further information on Mi Hub t/a Alexandra’s annual NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment scores and ongoing progress, please refer to our annual update article.